GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5206

It is notified for the general information of the public that pursuant to section 24 of the Wildlife Codservation and Management Act, 2013, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism. and Wildlife has appointed a Taskforce on Human-Wildlife Conflicts Compensation Schemes to collate, collect and compile relevant data and information on existing compensation schemes, and to develop an implementation strategy with clear recommendations on the most suitable scheme or schemes for the Government to adopt to enhance human-wildlife co-existence. Joseph Boinett — Chairperson Members: Susan Koech (Dr.) Julius Kipngetich (Dr.) Hellen Gichohi (Dr.) Godfrey Kiptum Sammy Muthui Phocas Nyandwi Daniel ole Sambu Ali Kaka Abdi Sora Daniel ole Sopia Barbara Chabbaga (Ms.) Michael Kipkeu Erustus Kanga (Dr.) Joint Secretaries: Shadrack Ngene (Dr.) Polyn Wanja Runyenje (Mrs.) Augustine Oundo Laxman Kiptoo Moses Maloba Hellen Chebet Terms of Reference of the Taskforce shall be: (a) Examine all the schemes presented at the Consultative Forum on Human-Wildlife Conflicts Compensation Schemes, including but not limited to: • • Joint ,proposal by insurance companies to include financial requirements; • Proposals by Non-State actors based on existing programs to include financial requirements, and to gauge the success, viability and sustainability of such sponsored programs. (b) Study all final detailed proposal(s) received on relevant Schemes from concerned parties. (c) Explore all other innovative options on mitigating Human- Wildlife Conflicts in the Country. (d) Explore and recommend a broad range of ideas on enabling co-existence between people and wildlife particularly in free range wildlife areas. (e) Study options and recommend a framework on apportioning responsibility with beneficiary stakeholders in wildlife sector. (f) Document lessons learnt from existing schemes, including the national scheme, to inform future solutions. (g) Provide recommendations on the financing mechanism for suitable compensation Scheme(s) to include but not limited to Government allocations. (h) Explore and recommend development of an independent 'HWC Fund. (i) Provide recommendations on how long term data can be aggregated from government and non-state actors for the purpose of designing a HWC scheme(s). (j) Prepare a Final Report with clear recommendations on practical methods to mitigate HWC and the best suitable Scheme(s) with a full 5-year financial plan: (k) Develop an implementation plan including the structure required for governance of the Scheme(s). (1) The Taskforce may co-opt any person with relevant skills and expertise required for the purpose of executing its mandate. Term of Office The term of office for the Taskforce shall be sixty (60) days from the date of publication of this notice; provided that the Taskforce shall submit to the Cabinet Secretary an interim report within seven (7) days after lapse of term of office. 14th June, 2019 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2215 Reporting In the performance of its mandate, the Taskforce shall be responsible to the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife. Secretariat The Secretariat of the Taskforce shall be based at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. Dated the 3rd June, 2019. NAJI13 BALALA, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife.